Terms & Conditions
Thank you for helping us to raise funds for respiratory health. You are helping the 1 in 3 Australians living with a chronic lung condition.
Please read through our guidelines to ensure your fundraising efforts are a success and all financial and legal requirements are met. If you have any queries please let us know. We are here to help.
Fundraising for Us
Once you have decided to fundraise, please contact Sarah at sarah.cermak@resphealth.uwa.edu.au to let us know what you would like to do. We are here to help in any way we can.
Legislations covering fundraising activities in Australia
You must comply with the obligations imposed by fundraising legislation or regulations nd secure any necessary permits for your fundraising activity, e.g. raffle permits and/or liquor licences.
You are responsible for ensuring the safety of your event, including organising public liability insurance and first aid if required. Food hygiene laws will apply if you intend to sell food in a public place. Contact your local council for further information.
As an Authorised Fundraiser, you are liable for any costs that may arise due to damage, loss or injury caused by a breach of your responsibilities or your negligence. Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult when collecting money or donations.
Liquor Licensing
If you intend to sell alcohol at your event and the premises do not already have a licence, a Temporary Limited Licence may be required. Please contact the Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor WA to apply for a permit.
Using the Institute for Respiratory Health's name
The organisation must be referred to as the "Institute for Respiratory Health". Approved wordings that you may use in your fundraising materials would be: “Proudly supporting the Institute for Respiratory Health” or “Funds raised are used to support the Institute for Respiratory Health’s research”.
Using the Institute for Respiratory Health Logo
The Institute’s logo is available upon request. All artwork with reference to our name and logo must meet the Institute for Respiratory Health’s current branding guidelines and be submitted for our approval before they are printed and distributed, inclusive of any such mention via electronic media and social platforms. The logos and images are only to be used in the format provided to you and may not be altered in any way. The use of the Institute for Respiratory Health brand elements is limited only to communications and materials specifically relating to your approved fundraising activity and for an agreed period of time only.
Press Releases and Public Relations
We will assist in supporting you in your efforts to generate any press publicity however prior clearance must be obtained from the Institute for Respiratory Health before contacting any media in relation to the Institute for Respiratory Health. Please contact Sarah via email at sarah.cermak@resphealth.uwa.edu.au or call (08) 6151 0815 if you have any questions.
Money Matters
The Charitable Fundraising Act requires that the Fundraiser maintains accurate records of income any expenses incurred in the process of the fundraising event.
The expenses that you incur in the process of organising the event cannot exceed 30% of the total amount raised.
Money should be deposited into the Institute for Respiratory Research’s bank account within three weeks of the fundraising activity.
You will need to keep a record of the expenses incurred as well as the receipts. You can then deduct the expenses incurred from the total proceeds before you submit the net amount of donations to us.
All receipt books used and unused must be returned to the Institute.
The financial aspects, fundraising, record keeping and management of the fundraising activity/event are the responsibility of the fundraiser. Please contact us if you have any questions at (08) 6151 0815 or email sarah.cermak@resphealth.uwa.edu.au.
Contact Us
If you have questions or need help with fundraising ideas, please contact Sarah Cermak at (08) 6151 0815 or email sarah.cermak@resphealth.uwa.edu.au.
We wish you every success in your fundraising activity and thank you once again for your support.
